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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 5, 6 May 1915, Page 6

In connection with a recent tour' made by the'Hon. A. L. Herdman and the Commissioner of Police Mr Cullen, the following incident is related (says an exchange). About lunch time on Sunday a smart motor car, containing two important-looking personages, drew up in front of a country hotel, and the occupants entered the parlour to wait for luncheon. “Mine host,” usually a strict observer of the law, concluded that his visitors were not of the class that often frequented those parts, immediately entered the bar and threw up the slide, and in his customary genial manner, said: “Well, gentlemen, what will you have?” “I think I will have a drink of , water,” replied the Minister for Justice, with a twinkle in his eye. The proprietor was somewhat surprised. Xevertheess, he proceeded to the back of the premises to obtain the required beverage. He was followed out by the chaffeur, who said: “Do you know who those two arc? They are the Minister of Justice and Commissioner of Police.” “Mine host” was further bewildered, but ho declared he would see it through. In the meantime the visitors had sent out to their car for a bottle of whisky they had brought with them. “I’m afraid it would not do for us to break the law,” smilingly Announced the hon. gentlemaii when his host returned, and with his characteristic sense of humour, Mr Herdman turned an awkward situation into a pleasant one by inviting the proprietor to have a “taste” with them.